1952 Map of Argenta

About this map

Mining operations and rugged gulches define this 1952 topographic study of the Argenta area. The landscape is marked by a dense concentration of historical workings south of the Beaverhead National Forest boundary, including the Anaconda Mine, Rosemont Mine, and the Ferdinand Mine. The Site of Saltman Smelter points to the industrial processing that once occurred near Rattlesnake Creek, while the nearby Argenta Cem and Argenta Cave provide specific landmarks for genealogical and geological interest. The settlement pattern is sparse, characterized by outlying locations like Fabac Ranch and Bell Ranch situated among a network of drainages such as Frying Pan Gulch and Dexter Gulch. The map captures the transition from the high peaks of Dutchman Mountain and Humbolt Mountain down to the Argenta Flats, recording the legacy of extraction in the Montana mountains.